The veteran defenseman has signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres, providing the NHL team with solid depth while giving the Rochester Americans stability, leadership and high-quality minutes.

His NHL salary will be $650,000 and the AHL salary is $275,000, according to TSN.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Strachan played last season in the Washington organization, skating in 60 AHL games for the Hershey Bears (4-15-19/56 PIMs) and 18 with the Capitals (0-2-2/28 PIMs).

"I'm a huge fan," said Leggio, the former Amerks goalie who played in Hershey last season and will be in the Islanders organization this season. "There's no panic in his game, there's no panic in the room. He's very even-keel. He provides that stability for a team."

Strachan, 29, has played seven pro seasons since completing his four-year career at Ohio State University. He has produced 1-14-15 in 138 NHL games for the Blues, Panthers and Capitals.

His largest dose of NHL play in one season came in 2012-13, when he played in 38 games for the Florida Panthers.

He's not going to skate end to end or lead very many (any?) fast breaks. But he's very good in his own zone, and can make the efficient outlet pass.

"He was very important for our success and to the success for a goalie," Leggio said. "He's a patient, solid, good player."

Strachan is also an animal-lover, so you might want to prepare your household for a dog.

Strachan and his long-time girlfriend, Kate Ankoviak, founded StrachanStrays.com. The site encourages and fosters adoption.